Omonia prepares for Europa League third qualifying round against Lincoln Red Imps

Following their elimination from the Champions League by Kairat Almaty in a penalty shootout, Omonia has shifted its focus to the third qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League. The Cypriot side is set to face the Gibraltarian champions, Lincoln Red Imps, with the first leg scheduled for Thursday, August 6, in Gibraltar. This tie is critical for the club, as advancing guarantees at least a spot in the League Phase of the UEFA Conference League, representing a potential bonus of approximately 4.3 million euros from UEFA.

Manager Henning Berg faces significant personnel challenges for the upcoming match. Omonia will be without the suspended players Nego, Kakoullis, and Koulibaly. Additionally, there are doubts regarding the fitness of Odubajo and Aiting, who have been managing physical fatigue or recovery issues. Despite these setbacks, the club continues its pre-planned transfer strategy, seeking three further additions to the squad, including a goalkeeper, a central defender, and a midfielder. The team is considered the favorite to progress, with the draw for the subsequent play-off round scheduled for Monday, August 3.